Study finds Ice Age Trail attracts 1.2 million visitors annually

11:13 AM,
Apr. 10, 2013

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the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail attracts an estimated 1.2 million visitors every year and trail users contribute approximately $113 million annually to Wisconsin's economy, according to surveys conducted last year of trail users and businesses along the trail.

The Ice Age Trail, one of only 11 National Scenic Trails in the United States, is a thousand-mile footpath highlighting Wisconsin's glacial geology and scenic beauty.

"This study highlights the importance of outdoor recreation to Wisconsin's economy and the value of protecting and managing our natural resources," says ...